Study abroad in... Xalapa, Mexico

Why BCA Xalapa?

• Study at the University of Veracruz in Xalapa and choose from courses in 32 departments and 22 research centers.
• Experience the rich cultural heritage of Xalapa, a safe, thriving capital city with easy access to museums, musical and cultural events.
• BCA exclusive: Two-week cultural and intensive language pre-semester program in Cuernavaca before you begin your studies in Xalapa.
• BCA Signature Course: Street Children and Popular Education taught by Resident Director Rob Kruger, Ph.D.
• Two home stay experiences: one in Cuernavaca and one in Xalapa.
• Volunteer with one of a number of agencies serving disadvantaged populations.
• Enjoy Xalapa's vibrant, dynamic and friendly culture and charming colonial-style city--with a mild climate.
• Views of snow-capped volcanoes, rugged mountains and located just an hour to the coast.
• Culture! Both the city of Xalapa and the Universidad Veracruzana are focused on culture: music, theater, dance, and the fine arts abound throughout the city, with cultural events throughout the year: Xalapa is known as “The Athens of Veracruz.”